wills and lpas in whitwell.

Whitwell is about fifteen minutes from me, over the Derbyshire border. Creswell Crags and Whitwell Wood are close by, and it’s a nice drive out through the edge of the Welbeck estate. I visit homes in Whitwell and the villages nearby.

coming to you in whitwell

The visit is included in the price. I can come in the day or in the evening. If you’d like a family member with you, that’s absolutely fine. Some people find it helps to have someone else there.

what if your partner has died?

I meet a lot of people who’ve lost their husband or wife and haven’t touched their own will since. That’s understandable. There’s a lot to deal with, and paperwork is the last thing anyone wants to think about.

But most couples’ wills leave everything to each other first. Once one of you has gone, that part of the survivor’s will no longer does anything. Everything then depends on the backup wording. It might still be fine. It might name executors who are no longer suitable. It might not reflect what you’d want now, perhaps for grandchildren who weren’t born when you made it.

It’s also a good moment to think about a lasting power of attorney, if you don’t already have one. When there were two of you, you could look out for each other. Now it’s worth being clear about who would help if you needed it. There’s more on the lasting power of attorney page.

I’ll never push you. We can talk about it once, and you can take your time. A single will is £149 and an LPA is £199 per document, with the visit included. You can find more on the wills page.

If you’re in Whitwell, book a home visit or give me a call when you’re ready.